BackAnatomy & Physiology: Tissues
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A tissue is a group of similar cells that perform a common function in the body.
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
Protection, absorption, secretion, and filtration of substances.
It is found throughout the body, supporting and connecting other tissues and organs.
Muscle tissue is contractile, allowing movement of the body and organs.
Nervous tissue transmits electrical signals to coordinate body functions.
It receives nutrients by diffusion from underlying connective tissue.
The non-cellular component consisting of fibers and ground substance that supports cells.
Collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
It is voluntary, striated, and attached to bones for movement.
Cardiac muscle tissue, which is involuntary and striated.
Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in walls of hollow organs like intestines and blood vessels.
Neurons for signal transmission and glial cells for support.
It binds, supports, and protects organs and tissues.
Loose connective tissue has more ground substance; dense connective tissue has more fibers for strength.
A thin layer that anchors epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue.
Forms a supportive framework for organs like lymph nodes and bone marrow.
Simple squamous epithelium, allowing easy diffusion.
Stores energy, cushions organs, and insulates the body.
Skeletal muscle is voluntary; cardiac and smooth muscle are involuntary.